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Navassa

North Carolina · 1,505 residents · 13.327 sq mi
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Navassa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,740. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,026 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $114,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,505
+214%since 2000
from 479 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
113 / sq mi
+214%since 2000
from 36 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.0
−2%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2607791K2K2K1990201020202024Navassa
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,740
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,881
+67%since 2000
from $11,328 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,100
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$609
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $563 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.9%
−31.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
23.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+47%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic12.1%(58)
Black86.2%(413)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.8%(133)
2010
White, non-Hispanic23.3%(351)
Black62.6%(942)
Hispanic / Latino10%(150)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0.4%(7)
Diversity Score63.7%(959)
Diversity Score
64
+129%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+100%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.2%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Female
42.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Foreign born
9.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.7%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Navassa, North Carolina?

Navassa, North Carolina has about 1,505 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Navassa, North Carolina?

The typical household in Navassa, North Carolina earns about $37,740 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Navassa, North Carolina expensive?

In Navassa, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $114,100, and the typical rent is about $609 a month.

How educated are people in Navassa, North Carolina?

About 7.7% of adults age 25 and over in Navassa, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Navassa, North Carolina?

About 14.4% of people in Navassa, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Navassa, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Navassa, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,072 residents, a change of about 248 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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